Publications by authors named "Alejandra Texcahua-Salazar"
Prevalence of metilentetrahidrofolate reductase C677T polymorphism, consumption of vitamins B6, B9, B12 and determination of lipidic hydroperoxides in obese and normal weight Mexican population.
César Hernández-Guerrero Inés Romo-Palafox Mary Carmen Díaz-Gutiérrez Mariana Iturbe-García Alejandra Texcahua-Salazar
Nutr Hosp
November 2013
Article Synopsis
- Oxidative stress contributes to obesity-related health issues, and the MTHFR enzyme, influenced by its C677T genetic variant, may play a role in this process by affecting folate metabolism and homocysteine levels.
- The study aimed to assess the frequency of the C677T SNP in the MTHFR gene, evaluate the intake of vitamins B6, B9, and B12, and measure lipid hydroperoxide levels in obese and non-obese individuals.
- Findings indicated no significant difference in the C677T variation or vitamin consumption between normal-weight and obese groups, but there was a notable increase in lipid hydroperoxide levels in the obese group, highlighting oxidative stress across obesity levels.